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N57 MHW

1996 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

94,328 mi
Last recorded94,328 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN57 MHW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 94,328 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front corrosion on inner panel

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jun 2023 91,304 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 89,743 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2022 89,743 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting behind bumper/ sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 86,693 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced shocker mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

oil leak

Fail 29 Jun 2021 86,693 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced shocker mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2020 86,234 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan area also is corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front washer jet weak but just provide enough fluid

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing at top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassic leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 30 Jun 2020 86,234 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan area also is corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22" and 20" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front washer jet weak but just provide enough fluid

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing at top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassic leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 17 May 2019 85,765 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive and sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

handbrake lever mechanism stiff

inner and outer body sills corroded slightly

Pass 14 May 2018 83,531 miles

Oil leak ()

corrosion

corrosion around both inner arches

Pass 15 May 2017 82,074 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 82,074 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill front spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill front spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 80,244 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Fail 27 Apr 2016 80,244 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal pipes entering steering rack (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Pass 20 May 2015 78,483 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 May 2015 78,483 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2014 77,450 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r corner has filler

slight corrosion to underbody

Pass 20 Jun 2013 77,408 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r corner has filler

pas rack damp no leak

Fail 19 Jun 2013 77,398 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

o/s/r corner has filler

pas rack damp no leak

Pass 21 Jun 2012 76,846 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres perishing on walls

slight oil leak on engine

Fail 18 Jun 2012 76,840 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres perishing on walls

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 17 Jun 2011 76,026 miles

both front tyres perishing on tyre walls

oil leak on engine

Fail 13 Jun 2011 76,026 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres perishing on tyre walls

oil leak on engine

secondary battery mounted to n/s front bottom crossmember insecure

Pass 17 Jun 2010 75,399 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside under sill corroded and holed

Pass 19 Jun 2009 73,849 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Jun 2009 73,837 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 72,922 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 71,305 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 69,444 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

How Reliable is the Fiat Ducato?

Based on 1,962,737 MOT tests across 142,446 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
2,630
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
142,446
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34,174
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 30,287
Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,216
Registration plate lamp not working 27,458
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 22,732
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N57 MHW is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 74,888 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Ducato fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 34,174 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N57 MHW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Ducato typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 30 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N57 MHW is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 3 June 1996.

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